Dean of the Darden Business School

The University of Virginia invites nominations and applications for
the Dean of the Darden Business School. The University of Virginia,
founded in 1819, ranks as one of the top public universities in the
nation and is a vigorous, modern institution, animated by the
forward-looking spirit of its founder, Thomas Jefferson. The Darden
School of Business is one of the world's leading business schools,
offering three formats of its MBA degree program, as well as Ph.D.
and Executive Education programs. Founded in 1955 and named for
former University of Virginia President Colgate W. Darden, Jr., the
Darden School has earned an exceptional reputation for developing
future business leaders through its intensive and world-class
educational experience.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is the chief academic and
administrative officer of the business school, responsible for
oversight and quality of all of the school's academic and research
programs. The Dean has overall responsibility for many priorities,
including defining the Darden School's strategic priorities that
are developed in collaboration with faculty; maintaining a faculty
of international excellence and educational programs of the highest
quality; attracting excellent students; ensuring that Darden
maintains robust revenue through programs, fundraising and
executive education; facilitating links between theory, research
and professional application; forging connections and opportunities
with other schools within the University; and enhancing productive
relationships with alumni, donors and local, national and
international education, government and business communities.

The successful candidate will have the vision, talent and energy to
build on Darden's legacy of excellence and to provide a collegial
and inclusive environment for faculty, students, staff and alumni
to continue to make a profound impact both within the School and
more broadly in business and society. As a key member of the
University's leadership, the Dean must have the ability to work
across disciplinary and college boundaries and be a champion for
increasing diversity amongst the student body, staff and
faculty.
Candidates coming from academia will have an earned doctorate, a
distinguished research and publication record, college teaching
experience, and attainment of tenure as a full professor or its
equivalent. Nonacademic candidates will demonstrate an appreciation
for, and understanding of, academic scholarship and research, as
well as proven senior executive officer experience in a complex
organization.

All applications and nominations will be held in the strictest of
confidence. Review of potential candidates will begin immediately.
Applications should include a formal letter of interest and
curriculum vitae/resume. Please email applications and nominations
to: